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Attention aspiring and professional Michigan fashion designers: BravoBravo!, Michigan Opera Theatre's highly anticipated annual fundraiser, recently announced its 2010 Fashion Design Contest. New this year, Michigan fashion designers are invited to enter to fill the final spot for the BravoBravo! fashion show on June 4, 2010.

Beginning April 27, those interested can upload an image of their original design to the BravoBravo! website, www.bravobravo.org. The design with the most votes will receive two tickets to BravoBravo!, will be showcased during BravoBravo!, and will receive a feature article in 944 Magazine.

Fashion students, amateurs, and professionals are all invited to participate in the contest. All entries must be received by May 28. The contest winner will be announced June 2. Only Michigan residents are eligible to participate.

Entrants Must Provide:
1 photo - 800pixels x 600pixels; File can be up to 5 megabytes
Short Bio - up to 280 characters
Email address and contact information

About BravoBravo!

In its 11th year, BravoBravo!, presented by Bank of America, will take place 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway, in Detroit. The event, coordinated by the young professionals group of the Michigan Opera Theatre Volunteer Association (MOTVA) brings together the city's top restaurants, showcases its best live musical acts and draws thousands of revelers all in support of Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT).

BravoBravo! supports the continued success and daily operation of Michigan Opera Theatre. In 2009, BravoBravo! drew a record crowd of over 2,000 young professionals and raised over $180,000 to support MOT. For 2010, organizers aim for a goal of $250,000 to support MOT's artistic and educational programs. Since its inception, BravoBravo! has raised more than $833,000 and is considered a critical fundraising effort for Michigan Opera Theatre.

Tickets are $85 during the month of April, $95 during May and $105 during June. Tickets may be purchased at the Detroit Opera House box office, by phone at (313) 237-SING, or online at www.bravobravo.org. The event is expected to sell out.

BravoBravo! attendees must be 21 or older.

About BravoBravo! Fashion Design Contest

BravoBravo! fashion design contest is coordinated by Ohm Creative Group, provided by 323East. 323 East is a collection of creative energy materialized in a smashup of art, culture, lifestyle and creativity. Located 20 minutes north of Detroit in Royal Oak, MI; 323East is home to over 100 artists with rotating works in a variety of mediums. Recent solo exhibitions include local and international artists Glenn Barr, Ron Zakrin, and David Foox. In addition to the gallery, 323East's new boutique offers 400 square feet of extra space dedicated to handmade goods by local and international artists including jewelry, handbags, clothing and more. find out more online at www.323east.com